Bobbie Sue Powell, 81, of Bruce, died Saturday, Mar. 21, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born June 23, 1933 in Sarepta, she was the daughter of the late Lois Jackson Knight and the late Annie Mae McCormick Knight. She was the wife of the late Frank Powell. She was a graduate of Randolph High School, homemaker, and loved outdoor gardening. She was a member of Houlka First Baptist Church.
Surviving are son, Frank Matthew Powell, Grenada; daughters, Barbara Powell Harris, Sarasota, FL; Emily Powell Burchett, Knoxville, TN; Rhonda Powell, Boulder, CO and Dixie (Andy) Lindley, Tupelo; brother, Laderl Knight, Mena, AR; sister, Robbie Knight Joiner, Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Codee Battle Ewing, Matthew (Tiffani) Powell, Megan Powell, Craig Owen, Ann Kirby Burchett, Sam Carson Burchett, and Allison Powell. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Knight.
A private graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, in the Memory Memorial Garden with the Bro. Junior Ritchie and Bro. Matthew Powell officiating. Interment will be in Memory Memorial Garden, Bruce, MS.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2015, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, 476 hwy 9n, Bruce, Mississippi.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com